Robin Bairner

Robin Bairner

Robin Bairner is an eminent digital football journalist who has been writing about the sport for major global publishers since 2006, specialising in Ligue 1 and Scottish football. He has been chief editor of the FootballTransfers global edition since its launch in 2020. Previously Bairner had been a key member of the editorial team which helped Goal.com become the world’s biggest football website. He covered multiple major competitions as a correspondent for Goal including the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, where he had the opportunity to work in Fortaleza. Among his highlights of the competition was Brazil’s quarter-final victory over Colombia.

Two years later, Robin was heavily involved at Euro 2016 as he reported on France’s run to the final, while at Russia 2018 he was Goal’s Ekaterinburg correspondent. These roles not only allowed him to develop a written profile, but also provided the opportunity to work on camera.

Writing about football has always been a passion and Robin has produced notable features on a freelance basis for highly creditable publications such as The Blizzard and When Saturday Comes.

On top of this, Bairner has published exclusive transfer news on several of the world game’s leading players, including Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi.

Articles from Robin Bairner

Vinicius Junior, Real Madrid, 2025/26

News
29 Oct 2025

Vinicius Jr issues grovelling apology to Real Madrid after El Clasico outburst

Arne Slot, Liverpool, Anfield

Analysis
29 Oct 2025

Liverpool’s duel problem laid bare: The numbers behind Slot’s defensive warning

Vinicius Junior, Real Madrid, 2025/26

News
29 Oct 2025

Vini Jr at Real Madrid breaking point as Alonso feud escalates

Pep Guardiola, Man City, 2024/25

News
29 Oct 2025

Man City block Real Madrid overtures for star player with mega contract offer

Mohamed Salah of Liverpool reacts after the 2025/26 Champions League clash with Eintracht Frankfurt

News
27 Oct 2025

The £50m Mo Salah transfer mistake Liverpool can’t afford

Neymar, Santos, 2025

News
27 Oct 2025

Neymar camp responds to stunning transfer rumour

Vinicius Junior, Real Madrid, 2025/26

Analysis
27 Oct 2025

Inside Vini Junior’s Clasico explosion – and why it could cost him at Real Madrid

Lamine Yamal of Barcelona reacts after El Clasico

News
27 Oct 2025

Raphinha criticises Lamine Yamal after El Clasico: He gave Real Madrid extra motivation

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, 2025/26

Analysis
26 Oct 2025

Man Utd’s midfield shortlist ranked: Who fits Ruben Amorim’s plan best?

Arne Slot, Richard Hughes, Liverpool, 2025/26

Analysis
26 Oct 2025

Liverpool summer signings ranked as €470m spend brings a 32-year low

Carlos Baleba, Man Utd, 2025/26

Analysis
26 Oct 2025

Baleba vs Casemiro: The Old Trafford battle that raised a €100m question

Aleksandar Pavlovic

News
25 Oct 2025

Man Utd eye signing who would unleash Fernandes but spell the end of Mainoo

Endrick, Man Utd, Real Madrid, 2025/26

News
25 Oct 2025

Transfer Rumours: Man Utd get Endrick boost as world record bid expected for Yamal

Marcus Rashford, Barcelona, 2025/26

News
24 Oct 2025

Marcus Rashford admits he wants Barcelona stay as ‘perfect scenario’ revealed

Lionel Messi, Inter Miami

News
24 Oct 2025

Lionel Messi: Reasons behind new Inter Miami contract revealed

Neymar, Lionel Messi, Barcelona

News
23 Oct 2025

Lionel Messi was desperate for Barcelona to bring Neymar back after mega PSG transfer

Lamine Yamal, Willian Estevao, Chelsea, 2025/26

News
23 Oct 2025

Estevao in incredible Lamine Yamal comparison – and Chelsea team-mate is right

Danny Rohl, Rangers, Barcelona, 2025/26

News
23 Oct 2025

Rangers manager Danny Rohl reveals exciting Barcelona link

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea

News
23 Oct 2025

Chelsea launch bid for ‘world-leading’ wonderkid

Joaquin Panichelli, Chelsea, Strasbourg, 2025/26

News
22 Oct 2025

Have Chelsea signed the wrong Strasbourg forward?